Today, King David of Israel is described as a figure in Scripture who provides multiple examples of ongoing divine processes for the salvation of mankind. Instead of labeling David as “good”, it is probably more correct to speak of David as “Joe Average” and an “everyman ordinary person” like Job, who depicts intimate relationship with GOD as “chosen”, “forgiven”, “just” (we say, justified by GOD) and “redeemed”. The writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using “Charlie” as their ID (Level 1 with 2 points, a member since September 06, 2013) posted the following:
What did David do in the Bible?
The song "Carry my soul" by Phil Wickham sings "chasing my heart like David did" What did David do to show us he was chasing God's heart? What were his qualities - was he a good man of God?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it. And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: (Acts 13: 16-23, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: GOD Speaking Through Songs? (11/01/2013); The Golden Age? (01/10/2013); Translation, Please… (01/11/2013); The Root of Jesse (01/03/2013); Newness of Spirit? (01/04/2013); The Firstborn, Higher than Kings? (12/18/2012); The Ascension of Christ? (12/19/2012); The Priesthood of Kings (10/17/2012); Childlike Faith (10/18/2012)
“Charlie”, Christians are taught to understand that only GOD is “good”. Even so, here are a few points to consider that are important for correct knowledge of the Bible record that shows how GOD is revealing divinity to mankind:
(1.) David was a divine instrument used by GOD to demonstrate the process and workings of divinity such as anointing, forbearance, forgiveness, incarnation, judgment, praise, promise, repentance, and sanctification. David established practices and standards that determined the course of both sacred and secular history for Israel.
(2.) David was used in roles as a brother; a son; a caretaker of livestock (we say, herder, pastor, shepherd); a composer of hymns, liturgy, psalms and sacred music; a covenant partner; an heir of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; a champion, a giant-slayer, a hero, and a leader of battles; a therapist; an adopted son of a king; a husband and son-in-law; a friend; a companion to a prince; a fugitive; a marauder; a king and founder of a royal dynasty; a judge; a parent; a patriarch; an adulterer; a murderer; a mourner; an High Priest who established the course for service by the Levites within the Tabernacle; the one who provided the initial materials and plans for the Temple; a prophet and divine spokesperson; a sinner; an ancestor of Jesus Christ; and the father who reigned as king at the same time his son (Solomon) reigned as king. The life of David was to depict the operations of faith in youth, adulthood, and even old age.
(3.) Unlike Adam and Eve who abandoned GOD when tempted and disgraced through the operations of sin, David repeatedly returns to GOD through praise, prayer and submission. David brings into view aspects of salvation that include atonement, divine grace, joy, the attainment of perfection by continuing growth, rebirth, and permanent change.
(4.) David suffers in spite of his fame, his military genius, his physical prowess as a warrior, his skill as a monarch and political figure, his wealth. David would endure conflict, conspiracy, betrayal, disrespect, and civil war, the loss of his favorite son, in addition to the death of an infant.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (5.) While Saul was king of Israel, the Ark of the Testimony that served as the judgment seat and throne of GOD among the Israelites was captured by an enemy nation, and separated from the Tent of Meeting (we say, the Tabernacle). The priesthood became cursed, and the use of objects from the regalia of the High Priest (ephod, Urim and Thummim) became awkward. When David wanted counsel from GOD, he often relied upon seers who served as personal advisors. Having built a palace for himself, David also burned with a desire to restore the Ark to Israel so it would be nearby, and would be maintained within an enduring house of GOD, and lasting place for his Holy Name.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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